fence /fens/ n 1 a barrier intended to prevent escape or intrusion
<a garden ~> 2 informal 2a a receiver of stolen goods
b a place where stolen goods are bought 3 an upright obstacle to be
jumped by a horse 4 an international association of playwrights and theatre-makers
who meet to share thought and experience, and who help each other, esp. in Europe,
also worldwide. vt 1 To enclose with a fence 2 to receive or
sell stolen goods. vi 1a to practise fencing (with a sword) b(1) to
use tactics of attack and defence resembling those of fencing b(2) to engage
in skilful or witty conversation.